Licensed Vocational Nurse / Houselead - Charmian, Santa Rosa, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse / House Lead– Charmian, Santa Rosa, CA

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse / House LeadHourly Rate: $38.00 - $40.00 /hr.Job Status: Full TimeHours: 40 hours per weekWork Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Our employees share their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Essential Functions:

Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for

verification purposes

Follow physician orders and monitor residents for changes in health,

behavior, injuries, infections, seizures, or other medical concerns; report

and documents as required.

Attend medical and dental appointments and communicate with

physicians, Regional Center, day programs, and other service providers.

Maintain accurate medical records, medication logs, appointment

calendars, incident reports, and daily client notes.

Provide supervision, care, and training to residents in accordance with

their IPP, Behavior Support Plans, and facility procedures.

Oversee daily household operations, including meals, shopping,

cleanliness, supplies, appointments, and completion of assigned tasks.

Support and guide DSP staff to ensure quality care, safety,

professionalism, and resident independence.

Assist with employee coaching, corrective action plans, training, and

performance guidance as needed.

Provide transportation for medical appointments, community outings, and

other activities as outlined in the IPP.

Participate in community activities and outings with residents.

Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies and

implement emergency procedures when needed.

Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive home environment while

ensuring compliance with facility standards.

Work an alternating schedule with the Administrator, including weekends.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

Must possess a valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

DSP I and DSP II certificates.

Current CPR/First Aid certification.

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

At least six months of experience working as an LVN in a residential care facility or similar setting preferred.

At least one year of experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Experience with medication administration, G-tube care, injections, wound care, and other nursing procedures preferred.

Physical Requirements

The LVN / House Lead position will typically work in a residential, office, and community-based environment, with occasional work outdoors and in small or enclosed spaces.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, squat, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.

Ability to assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care.

Ability to travel between work locations and community activities as required.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Work Remotely: No

Careers website: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/